The podcast mentions several types of hunger, including physiological hunger (from the stomach), nose hunger (triggered by smells), tongue hunger (craving specific textures), eye hunger (visual appeal), skin hunger (desire for warmth), brain hunger (rational need to eat), and emotional hunger (triggered by memories or emotions).
Mindfulness helps in understanding hunger by allowing individuals to recognize the source, intensity, and changes in their hunger. It helps distinguish between physiological hunger and other types of hunger driven by emotions, senses, or social pressures, leading to more conscious and healthier eating choices.
Breathing and body scanning are significant in mindful eating as they help trace the true nature of hunger. By focusing on breath and scanning the body, individuals can observe physical sensations and emotional triggers, leading to a more conscious and intentional interaction with food.
Recognizing the emotions and thoughts driving eating choices is important because it helps individuals understand the underlying reasons for their hunger. This awareness allows them to address emotional needs more effectively and make healthier, more mindful eating decisions.
Practical tips for practicing mindful eating include taking a few minutes before meals to identify the type of hunger, eating slowly and in small bites, focusing on the sensory experience of food, and pausing to observe physical and emotional responses after eating. Additionally, choosing to prepare food or share meals can enhance mindfulness.
本期我们将识别饥饿感的来源、强度、以及它的变化。你会了解到,大多数时候我们所感受到的并不是生理性的饥饿,并非「真正地」需要进食,而是来自视觉、嗅觉、触觉乃至社交压力等方方面面的「饥饿感」促使我们去觅食和吞咽,通过吃下食物的动作来获得抚慰和满足。通过不断熟悉正念进食训练,我们会更清楚什么时候该吃、什么时候停止,身体也会感受到健康、满足、强大。无论我们是否需要通过正念饮食来实现减重目标,这样的训练都能帮助我们更加了解自己,更好地享受这个世界上凝结着智慧与创造力的万千种美食。
练习中,如果面前有一份餐食,能够让我们全面地观察完整的进食动作,也能对饥饿感更从容。我们会通过呼吸聚焦和身体扫描来追溯此刻饥饿感的真实面目,进而在有意识的进食中,观察、探索自己与食物的交互。
下一次饭前,你可以提前抽几分钟,尝试识别自己正处在哪种饥饿中;在这样的基础上,你也可以再试试看,能否在当下做出不太一样的进食选择。
更关键的是,当我们认识到自己是因为思念、孤单、焦虑、疲劳、虚弱或其他原因而急于吃到某种食物,可以先花几秒钟安静下来,做几次深长、缓慢的呼吸,让注意力从盲目的执念中松开一小会。当我们理解了自己真实需要,便有机会通过更多更有效的方式去舒缓身心上的这些「饥饿感」。这样一来,我们不但可以获得当下的这餐怎么吃的新思路,还将拥有关于如何关照自己、如何生活的全新的灵感。
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